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@@ -4,9 +4,8 @@ The word "behold" here shows that Moses was surprised by what he saw.
 
 # molded for yourselves a calf
 
-The Israelites of the earlier generation had asked Aaron to make a metal calf so they could worship it. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
+The Israelites of the earlier generation had asked Aaron to make a metal calf so they could worship it. 
 
 # You had quickly turned aside out of the path that Yahweh had commanded you
 
-Moses speaks as if obeying God's commands were walking along a path. See how you translated these words in [Deuteronomy 9:12](../09/12.md). Alternate translation: "You had quickly disobeyed what Yahweh had commanded you"
-
+"You had quickly disobeyed what Yahweh had commanded you".